From Margot Kidder to Avicii: Remembering the Stars We've Lost in 2018

MARGOT KIDDER

The big screen’s Lois Lane has died. Kidder passed away on May 13 at her home in Livingston, Montana, PEOPLE confirmed. She was 69. Her cause of death is unknown. Kidder began acting in the late 1960s, but rose to fame in 1978 for her role as Lois Lane in Superman: The Movie opposite Christopher Reeve. She went on to reprise the part in the movie’s three sequels.

SCOTT HUTCHISON

Hutchison, the lead singer and guitarist for the Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit, was found dead on May 10, Police Scotland confirmed to PEOPLE. He was 36. In a statement released by Police Scotland, his family said that they were “utterly devastated” by the “tragic loss.” They also explained that they had “concerns” about Hutchison’s “mental health” before his disappearance, but had “remained positive and hopeful that he would walk back through the door, having taken some time way to compose himself.”

CARLOS CARVAHLO

The award-winning filmmaker died May 3 after succumbing to injuries stemming from an on-set accident with a giraffe. Announcing the filmmaker’s death the following day, South African film crew agency CallaCrew wrote that Carvalho had been filming at Glen Afric Country Lodge in Hartbeespoort, South Africa when he “had a fatal run-in with a giraffe on set.” Although Carvalho, 47, was “flown to Milpark Hospital” in Johannesburg, the filmmaker died at 8:50 p.m. local time.

PAMELA GIDLET

Gidley, perhaps best known for her portrayal of Teresa Banks in the Twin Peaks prequel Fire Walk With Me, has died at the age of 52. According to the Associated Press, her death was announced in an obituary published on April 29. Gidley “died peacefully in her home” on April 16 in Seabrook, New Hampshire, the obituary said. The cause of death has not been released. At the family’s request, all services will be private.

VERNE TROYER

Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers franchise, has died. He was 49. "It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today. Verne was an extremely caring individual. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible,” his family confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram and Facebook on April 21. No cause of death was revealed.

AVICII

Swedish deejay and producer Avicii — born Tim Bergling — died April 20 in Muscat, Oman at 28 years old. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” his rep confirmed to PEOPLE in a statement. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th.” “The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”

BRUNO SAMMARTINO

The WWE Hall of Famer, known as "The Italian Superman," died on April 18 at age 82. In the aftermath of World War II, Sammartino left Italy and joined his immigrant father in Pittsburgh, where he began lifting weights. After achieving stardom in the industry, he was repeatedly offered a place in the Hall of Fame, but the pro wrestler declined until the organization made positive changes, like performing drug tests on athletes and stopping the use of profanity. Hulk Hogan, Corey Graves and other fellow wrestlers took to social media to offer their condolences. "Bruno is indirectly responsible for where I am today. Growing up in Pittsburgh, he was my father’s hero, and sparked my dad’s passion for the business that he passed on to me," Graves tweeted. "I was lucky enough to spend some time with Bruno, and the man exemplified class."

BARBARA BUSH

The former first lady, known as the Bush family's beloved matriarch and a champion of literacy, died on April 17 at age 92. After a series of hospitalizations over the past few years, Bush had annouced that she would no longer continue medical treatment. Her son, former POTUS George W. Bush, paid tribute to her strength and humor in a statement. "My dear mother has passed on at age 92," he said. "Laura, Barbara, Jenna, and I are sad, but our souls are settled because we know hers was. Barbara Bush was a fabulous First Lady and a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love, and literacy to millions. To us, she was so much more. Mom kept us on our toes and kept us laughing until the end. I’m a lucky man that Barbara Bush was my mother. Our family will miss her dearly, and we thank you all for your prayers and good wishes."

HARRY ANDERSON

PEOPLE confirmed the actor, best known for playing Judge Harry T. Stone in the NBC series Night Court, died on April 16 in North Carolina. He was 65. “This morning at 6:41 a.m. the Asheville Police Department responded to the home of actor Harry Anderson where he was found deceased. No foul play is suspected,” the Asheville Police Department said in a statement.

MATTHEW MELLON

Mellon, the billionaire banking heir, died suddenly at a rehab facility in Cancun, Mexico. He was 53. Mellon was the ex-husband of Jimmy Choo co-founder Tamara Mellon, with whom he shares one child, daughter Araminta. He was previously married to designer Nicole Hanley, who he shared two children with, Force and Olympia.

R. LEE ERMEY

Actor R. Lee Ermey, best known for his role as Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket, died April 15 from complications of pneumonia. He was 74. “It is with deep sadness that I regret to inform you all that R. Lee Ermey (“The Gunny”) passed away this morning from complications of pneumonia,” Ermey’s longtime manager, Bill Rogin, wrote on the star’s official Twitter account. “He will be greatly missed by all of us. Semper Fi, Gunny. Godspeed.”

YVONNE STAPLES

Staples, a member of her family’s gospel group the Staple Singers, has died, according to multiple reports. The singer died at her home in Chicago on April 10 following a battle with colon cancer, which she was diagnosed with just two weeks ago, according to The Guardian. She was 80.

SUSAN ANSPACH

The actress, who graced the silver screen in the 1970s in titles like Five Easy Pieces and Blume in Love, died in her Los Angeles home on April 2. She was 75. Her son, actor Caleb Goddard, announced the news to the New York Times, citing coronary failure as cause of death. Anspach is survived by Goddard, daughter Catherine, and her three grandchildren.

WINNIE MADIKIZELA-MANDELA

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the activist and ex-wife of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela, died after a long illness on April 2. An international symbol of the anti-apartheid campaign, Madikizela-Mandela stood by her husband during the 27 years he was imprisoned and was herself jailed for her tireless commitment to justice. The couple divorced a few years after Mandela's release. "She succumbed peacefully in the early hours of Monday afternoon surrounded by her family and loved ones,” family spokesperson Victor Dlamini said in a statement according to The Guardian. Her loss is deeply mourned, and activists and celebrities such as Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., Idris Elba, and Viola Davis paid tribute to her, with many writing, "Rest in Power."

STEVEN BOCHO

After battling leukemia, Steven Bocho died on April 1 at the age of 74. An industry-defining writer and producer, Bocho earned 10 Primetime Emmy Awards for his contributions to the TV world, including shows such as Hill Street Blues, L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, and Doogie Howser, M.D. His spokesman, Phillip Arnold, released a statement to THR, saying, "Steven fought cancer with strength, courage, grace and his unsurpassed sense of humor. He died peacefully in his sleep [at home] with his family close by."

SEO MINWOO

The K-pop community is mourning the loss of the lead singer of popular boy band 100%, 33-year-old Seo Minwoo. The singer was found dead in his home in Gangnam, Seoul, on March 25. His band's label, TOP Media, has announced that he died after going into cardiac arrest, although the official cause of death has not yet been released. Friends and fans alike paid tribute to the young singer, including former bandmate Changbum, who captioned an Instagram post, “I hope you are comfortable in the sky. I want you to be a bright star and shine on this world.”

STEPHEN HAWKING

On the morning of March 14, the world-renowned physicist — best known for penning his bestseller A Brief History of Time while battling motor neuron disease — died at age 76. “We are deeply saddened that our beloved father passed away today,” his children, Lucy, Robert and Tim, with first wife Jane said in the statement. “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,” it continued. “His courage and persistence with his brilliance and humor inspired people across the world.”

CRAIG MACK

The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of rapper Craig Mack, who died in Walterboro, South Carolina, on March 12, The New York Daily News first reported. He was 46. Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey confirmed the news to the Associated Press, revealing that Mack appeared to have died from natural causes at his home. The Brentwood, Long Island, native — who found fame on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Bad Boy label with 1994's “Flava in Ya Ear” — traded in the music industry for a life of faith — working at his local place of worship, the Overcomer Ministry Church, according to the Daily News. He is survived by his wife and two adult children, the outlet reported.

HUBERT DE GIVENCHY

The acclaimed French designer who founded the House of Givenchy, died at the age of 91 on March 10. Givenchy was best known for his work dressing actress Audrey Hepburn, who owned a vast wardrobe of Givenchy pieces and wore many of his legendary designs in her movie roles in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Sabrina and Funny Face to name a few.

SRIDEVI KAPOOR

The Bollywood megastar died on Feb. 25, drowning in her hotel bathtub in Dubai after losing consciousness. She was 54. Known to her fans by her screen name, Sridevi, she was in Dubai attending a family wedding when she died, according to CNN. Dubai police confirmed the star's death was accidental

EMMA CHAMBERS

Chambers, who starred in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, died in February at the age of 53. "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers," agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work," Grant continued. "She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected."

NANETTE FABRAY

Fabray, a Tony- and Emmy-winning actress perhaps best known for her role in Norman Lear's original rendition of One Day at a Time, has died. She was 97. Fabray was a beloved star of stage and screen, as well as a gifted singer and tap dancer. She starred in stage musicals early in her career and later earned three Emmy awards for costarring opposite renowned comedian Sid Caesar on Caesar’s Hour. She died on Feb. 22 at her home in Palos Verdes, California, according to the New York Times.

BILLY GRAHAM

Christian evangelist and ordained minister Billy Graham, the influential Baptist preacher who shared a close friendship with Queen Elizabeth II and provided spiritual counsel to numerous U.S. presidents, died on Feb. 21 at his mountaintop home in Montreat, North Carolina. He was 99. Graham’s spokesman Mark DeMoss confirmed the news to PEOPLE. The preacher had been treated in recent years for cancer, pneumonia and other ailments, and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1989.

DARYLE SINGLETARY

The country music community is mourning the unexpected loss of Daryle Singletary. Singletary died on Feb. 12 at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, SiriusXM’s The Highway confirmed. He was 46. The cause of death for the Georgia native, whose hits included “I Let Her Lie” and “Amen Kind of Love,” has not been identified. Singletary played a concert on Feb. 9 at The Rodeo Club in Dadeville, Alabama, according to TMZ.

VIC DAMONE

The silky-voiced baritone who scored hits throughout the '40s and '50s, reportedly died on Feb. 11 at the age of 89. His family told Fox News that the singer died at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, with close relatives by his side. Damone released over 2,500 records during his seven decades in music, earning praise from the likes of Frank Sinatra, who publicly affirmed that he "had the best pipes in the business." He came of age in the big band boom just following World War II, alongside Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and Perry Como.

JOHN GAVIN

Gavin, the actor best known for his work in films including Imitation of Life and Psycho, has died. He was 86. Gavin died on Feb. 9 in Beverly Hills, Calif., EW has confirmed. Though Gavin was best known for his career as a mid-century heartthrob, in later years, he also served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild and acted as Ronald Reagan's U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

JOHN PERRY BARLOW

Barlow, a lyricist for the Grateful Dead and internet pioneer, has died. He was 70. Barlow, who co-founded the non-profit digital rights organization Electronic Frontier Foundation and Freedom of the Press Foundation, died in his sleep on Feb. 7, according to the announcement shared on EFF’s website. Grateful Dead also shared the news of Barlow’s death on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, posting a link to a Spotify playlist titled “Remembering John Perry Barlow” with ten tracks including “Cassidy,” “Mexicali Blues” and “Black-Throated Wind” songs Barlow helped pen for the band.

MICKEY JONES

Jones, the character actor best known for his recurring roles in Justified and Home Improvement, died early on Feb. 7 at the age of 76, a representative for the actor has confirmed. Jones also guested on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Workaholics, among others, and appeared in films such as Shattered Lies, Sling Blade, Tin Cup, The Beverly Hillbillies, and the original Total Recall. Jones is survived by his wife, Phyllis Jean Starr, and their two children.

JOHN MAHONEY

DENNIS EDWARDS

Edwards, a key member of seminal Motown Records vocal group the Temptations, died on Feb. 2, according to a CBS News report. Edwards was 74. Born in 1943 in Fairfield, Alabama, Edwards began singing as a child and became involved in his church's choir when his family moved to Detroit. The budding singer bounced around multiple groups and even served a stint in the armed forces before Motown Records signed him to a recording contract in the mid-'60s. Edwards' family confirmed that he died in Chicago, but shared no details about his cause of death. The musician would have celebrated his 75th birthday on Feb. 3.

MARK E. SMITH

The frontman of the English post-punk act The Fall, has died. He was 60 years old. "It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Mark E. Smith,” the band's manager posted in a statement on Facebook on Jan. 24. "He passed this morning at home. A more detailed statement will follow in the next few days. In the meantime, Pam & Mark’s family request privacy at this sad time."

OLIVIA COLE

Cole, the Emmy-winning actress known for her work in such TV programs as Roots and Backstairs at the White House, died Jan. 19 at her home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where she lived for nearly 30 years. She was 75. Her agent, Susie Schwarz, confirmed the news to EW.

JOEL TAYLOR

The Elk City, Oklahoma, native, who starred on Discovery Channel’s documentary reality television series Storm Chasers, died on Jan. 23, according to his friends who shared the sad news on social media. He was 38. The cause of Joel's death remains unclear at this time. It is not believed to be storm chasing-related.

HUGH MASEKELA

Masekela, a South African trumpeter and anti-apartheid activist known as "the father of South African jazz," died "peacefully" surrounded by his family on Jan. 23 in Johannesburg "after a protracted and courageous battle with prostate cancer." He was 78. "A loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend, our hearts beat with profound loss," a statement from the family read. "Hugh's global and activist contribution to and participation in the areas of music, theatre, and the arts in general is contained in the minds and memory of millions across 6 continents and we are blessed and grateful to be part of a life and ever-expanding legacy of love, sharing, and vanguard creativity that spans the time and space of 6 decades. Rest in power, beloved, you are forever in our hearts."

SIMON SHELTON BARNES

The British actor best known for playing Tinky Winky in the children's TV show Teletubbies, has died. He was 52. Barnes portrayed the character between 1998-2001 after the firing of original actor Dave Thompson. Family members and costars took to social media to pay tribute to the actor, who The Independent reports was a trained ballet dancer and choreographer before taking on the role of the purple Teletubby known for carrying a magic bag. Barnes' niece and The Inbetweeners actress Emily Atack paid tribute to him on Instagram with a black-and-white headshot. "My wonderful uncle Simon Barnes has been taken from us all so suddenly," she wrote. "The kindest and most talented man you could ever wish to meet. Loved by all who knew him, and will be forever."

CONNIE SAWYER

Sawyer, the oldest working member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Academy, has died. She was 105. The actress died peacefully at her home in Woodland Hills, California, according to Deadline. She had previously resided at the Motion Picture & Television Fund's residential community for entertainment industry retirees in Los Angeles. "It was a hell of a run," a rep for Sawyer told PEOPLE, adding, "In the old-fashioned sense of the phrase a 'Great Broad.' "

NAOMI PARKER FRALEY

The inspiration for the iconic female World War II factory worker Rosie the Riveter, has died. She was 96. The Tulsa, Oklahoma, native, who was born on August 26, 1921, died on Jan. 20 in Longview, Washington, according to the New York Times. The California waitress-turned-factory worker began her job at the Naval Air Station in Alameda and was among the first women to be assigned to the machine shop after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in late 1941. Then in 1942, 20-year-old Fraley posed for a photograph wearing her signature red-and-white-polka-dot bandana and working on a turret lathe, for a photographer touring the Naval Air Station, where she and younger sister Ada drilled and patched airplane wings as well as operated rivet machines.

JERRY VAN DYKE

The younger brother of actor Dick Van Dyke best known for his role on Coach, has died at the age of 86, his rep confirmed to PEOPLE. The actor passed Jan. 19 at his Arkansas ranch with wife Shirley by his side, TMZ reported. Shirley told the website that Jerry’s health had been deteriorating over the years, after a car accident they were involved in back in 2015.

DOLORES O'RIORDAN

The Irish musician who fronted ’90s superstars The Cranberries, reportedly died in January at the age of 46. "The lead singer with the Irish band The Cranberries was in London for a short recording session. No further details are available at this time," O’Riordan’s publicist said in a statement to the BBC. "Family members are devastated to hear the breaking news and have requested privacy at this very difficult time." O'Riordan is survived by her three children, 20-year-old son Taylor, 16-year-old daughter Molly and 12-year-old daughter Dakota.

BOBBY ZARIN

Real Housewives of New York City alumna Jill Zarin's husband Bobby has died from cancer. Jill announced the news in a family statement on her official website, revealing that Bobby died on Saturday surrounded by his family. "With the heaviest of hearts, we are devastated to share the news that our beloved Bobby Zarin passed away peacefully today surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer," the family said in a statement. "There are no words to describe how heartbroken we are. Thank you, everyone for all your love, and support during this difficult time."

EDDIE CLARKE

Motörhead guitarist Eddie Clarke has died at the age 67. The musician, known to fans as "Fast" Eddie because of his blisteringly fast playing, was an essential part of the British heavy metal band’s early success. Clarke can be heard on the group’s self-titled 1977 debut album, 1979’s Bomber, 1980’s Ace of Spades, and the 1981 live album No Sleep ’til Hammersmith. The guitarist also co-wrote many of the band’s best-known tracks, including “Ace of Spades.” Clarke left Motorhead following the release of 1982’s Iron Fist and formed the band Fastway. According to the official Motörhead Facebook page, Clarke died in a hospital where he was being treated for pneumonia. “We are devastated to pass on the news we only just heard ourselves earlier tonight,” the post said in part.